A new species of chameleon with scattered blue spots has been found in the mountains of Tanzania, underscoring the richness of this biologically important region. The brown and green chameleon lizard ...

The blue shark (Prionace glauca) might be more than its name. Scientists investigating the sleek ocean predator's skin discovered nanostructures that not only produce its signature hue, but also ...

Blue sharks have become very well known for the color of their skin, but new research indicates that these iconic sharks might be more than meets the eye. In fact, blue sharks might just be one of ...

Chameleons can change to yellow, orange, and black quickly - but struggle with green or blue, experts say. Research found the flap-necked chameleon can match certain colors with greater accuracy and ...

Blue floats, hovers and shimmers like an oasis in the garden. Examine it too closely, and blue disappears. Unlike other nevergreen leaves -- whether chartreuse, burgundy or variegated -- blue is not ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Some ...

In this small-scale but lively diversion, Greenaway Medalist Gravett (Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears) explores the possibilities of chameleon friendship—or even love. "I'm lonely," a blue chameleon ...

Colour shift Humans have long been fascinated by chameleons changing colour to dazzle mates, scare rivals and confuse predators, now scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind the feat. Rather ...